Stations
Administrative Office
The Administrative office is located at 19900 Portola Drive in the Toro Park area. The Fire Chief, the Division Chief of Safety & Training, the Division Chief of Fire Prevention (Fire Marshal), the Deputy Fire Marshal, our Administrative Officer, Administrative Assistant, and part-time Bookkeeper are located there.
The Fire District staffs three fire stations; one is located in the Toro Park area, one at Highway 68 and Laureles Grade, and the other in the community of Chualar. The 36 full-time employees are supported by 15 volunteer firefighters.
Toro Station
The Toro Station, Station 1, is located at 19900 Portola Drive in the Toro Park area. The Toro Station's response area consists of the residential areas of Toro Park, Serra Village, Toro Hills, Indian Springs, The Bluffs and Las Palmas Ranch. The first-in response area also covers the agricultural lands west of the City of Salinas and the wildland areas of the western Salinas Valley and Fort Ord. On duty each day is an engine company staffed with a Captain, a Lieutenant, and a minimum of one Firefighter (two at various times).
Location:
Monterey County Regional Fire District
Toro Station
19900 Portola Drive
Salinas, California 93908 |
Contact Information:
Telephone: (831) 455-1721
Fax: (831) 455-1783 |
Station Captains:
Dale Williams
Dave Jensen
Alex Airada |
Chualar Station
The Chualar Station, Station 2, is located at the corner of Jackson and Washington Streets in the community of Chualar. The Chualar Station's response area covers the area between the city limits of Salinas and Gonzales as well as the foothills on both sides of the Salinas Valley. Residential areas are found in Chualar Canyon, along River Road and in the community of Chualar. Most of the valley floor is agricultural land. Commercial and light industrial complexes can be found along the Highway 101 corridor between the City of Salinas and Chualar. On duty each day is an engine company staffed with a Captain, Lieutenant, and at various times a Firefighter.
Location:
Monterey County Regional Fire District
Chualar Station
24281 Washington Street
Chualar, California 93925 |
Contact Information:
Telephone: (831) 679-2323
Fax: (831) 679-2320 |
Station Captains:
Rob Madrid
Mike Foster
Larry Freitas |
Laureles Station
The Laureles Station, Station 3, is located at the intersection of Highway 68 and Laureles Grade Road. The Laureles Station's response area includes the Highway 68 corridor from just west of Toro Park to Olmstead Road and Laureles Grade to the Carmel Valley side of the Laureles Summit. The communities of San Benancio, Corral de Tierra, Hidden Hills, Bay Ridge, Pasadera, Monterra Ranch, Canada Woods, and Laguna Seca Estates are scattered amongst the hills and canyon topography of this area. The Laguna Seca Recreation Area is also in the Laureles Response area. On duty each day is an engine company staffed with a Captain, Lieutenant, and at various times a Firefighter.
Location:
Monterey County Regional Fire District
Laureles Station
31 Laureles Grade
Salinas, California 93908 |
Contact Information:
Telephone: (831) 484-1197
Fax: (831) 484-1199 |
Station Captains:
Kevin Kamnikar
Daren Wenger
Chris Handle |
